Confiscation Collection

Pilgrimage of Grace / 1537
The Pilgrimage of Grace, a rising of Roman Catholics in N.England. It protest against government abolition of papal supremacy and confiscation of smaller monastic properties

Red Army men confiscating church treasures of the Simonov monastery, Moscow, USSR, 1925. The monastery was founded in 1370

French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church. A monk, representing the Church

A Seizure, c. 1840 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT217761 A Seizure, c.1840 (litho) (b/w photo) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Utilization of confiscated bootleg paraphernalia, 1918-28 (b / w photo)
5954285 Utilization of confiscated bootleg paraphernalia, 1918-28 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Serious Popular Unrest In Alcamo (Sicily), The Conquest Of The Jewels Of Our Lady Of Miracles (colour litho)
2798761 The Serious Popular Unrest In Alcamo (Sicily), The Conquest Of The Jewels Of Our Lady Of Miracles (colour litho) by Beltrame

Cartoon relating to the seizure of the Churchs wealth in France (engraving)
1201762 Cartoon relating to the seizure of the Churchs wealth in France (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Revolution (French)

Over-taxed subjects ejected from their houses, illustration from Hutchinson
STC293137 Over-taxed subjects ejected from their houses, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Man cutting up a bootleggers keg during prohibition era, 1918-28 (b / w photo)
5954286 Man cutting up a bootleggers keg during prohibition era, 1918-28 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Mendizabal, Juan Alvarez Mendez (1790-1853), Spanish politician

Kolkhoz (collective farm) workers discover a cache of rotting wheat hidden near a kulak (rich peasant)s house, kurgansky region, soviet union, 1932

French Revolution 1789. Anti-clerical caricature on confiscation of wealth of the Church. Physician is saying to cleric Monsignor you are going to be purged of all riches for your own Salvation

A kulak (so called rich peasant) being arrested while trying to hide grain requisitioned by the state, the red ludorvay collective farm, viatsky province, soviet union, 1930

Confiscated CITES listed derivative products, including jaguar skin, leopard hat, bag and sealskin and cerval bags, wolfskull shield, Customs Warehouse, London Heathrow Airport, England

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"Confiscation: Unveiling the Turbulent History of Seized Treasures and Wealth" The Pilgrimage of Grace (1537): A tumultuous time when religious unrest led to the confiscation of church properties, leaving a lasting impact on England's history. Red Army Men in Moscow (1925): Witness the shocking moment as church treasures from the Simonov monastery are confiscated by Soviet soldiers, reflecting a wave of anti-religious sentiment during that era. French Revolution 1789: Anti-Clericalism takes center stage as revolutionaries seize church wealth, challenging centuries-old power structures and marking a turning point in French society. A Seizure (c. 1840): This captivating lithograph captures an intense moment when authorities confiscate valuable items, shedding light on the complexities surrounding property rights and government control. Utilization of Confiscated Bootleg Paraphernalia (1918-28): Explore intriguing black-and-white photos showcasing how confiscated illegal goods were repurposed during Prohibition, revealing creative solutions amidst societal upheaval. The Serious Popular Unrest In Alcamo (Sicily), The Conquest Of The Jewels Of Our Lady Of Miracles: Delve into a colorful lithograph depicting popular outrage leading to the seizure of precious jewels from Our Lady of Miracles Church in Sicily—a symbol of resistance against oppressive forces. Cartoon Relating to the Seizure of Church's Wealth in France: An engraving humorously portrays public sentiment towards seizing church assets during revolutionary times—highlighting both criticism and support for this controversial act. Over-taxed Subjects Ejected From Their Houses: Hutchinson's illustration exposes heart-wrenching scenes where individuals face eviction due to excessive taxation—an example where confiscation becomes synonymous with hardship for ordinary citizens. Man Cutting Up a Bootlegger's Keg during Prohibition Era (1918-28).